Prodeo Academy School District

4141 University Ave Ne
Columbia Heights, MN 55421-8888
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Prodeo Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 961 students in Prodeo Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Prodeo Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
961 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Prodeo Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 527 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#441 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Prodeo Academy  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Prodeo Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Prodeo Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Prodeo Academy  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.58
# American Indian Students
2 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
233 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
24%
7%
# Hispanic Students
156 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
11%
# Black Students
530 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
55%
12%
# White Students
18 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
2%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
93
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
112
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
115
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
108
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
90
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
121
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
114
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
79
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
66
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
63
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,759 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,750 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Prodeo Academy  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$13 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart displays total spending of Prodeo Academy  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,759
$17,860
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Prodeo Academy  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,750
$18,586
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Prodeo Academy  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Prodeo Academy School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4141 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 205-9950
Grades: 5-8
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4141 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 205-9950
Grades: PK-1
| 197 students
Rank: #33.
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
170 Rose Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 350-7655
Grades: PK-1
| 123 students
Rank: #44.
Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4141 University Ave Ne
Minneapolis, MN 55421
(763) 205-9950
Grades: 2-4
| 196 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
170 Rose Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 350-7655
Grades: 2-4
| 123 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
170 Rose Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 350-7655
Grades: 5
| 41 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Prodeo Academy School District?
Prodeo Academy School District manages 6 public schools serving 961 students.
What is the rank of Prodeo Academy School District?
Prodeo Academy School District is ranked #457 out of 527 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Prodeo Academy School District?
55% of Prodeo Academy School District students are Black, 24% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Prodeo Academy School District?
Prodeo Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Prodeo Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,750 is less than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has declined by 25% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 961 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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